- A
petechia (/pɪˈtiːkiə/; pl.:
petechiae) is a
small red or
purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can
appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous...
-
breakthrough bleeding. Bruising,
particularly purpura in the
forearms and
petechiae in the feet, legs, and
mucous membranes, may be
caused by spontaneous...
-
conjunctival petechiae.
Persons with
tight fastenings around the neck are
recognizable instantly by
their facial plethora of
numerous petechiae. We are aware...
-
muscular conditions such as the
congenital cleft palate and
cleft uvula.
Petechiae on the soft
palate are
mainly ****ociated with
streptococcal pharyngitis...
-
number of
petechiae in a 5 cm
diameter circle of the area
under pressure is counted.
Normally less than 15
petechiae are seen. 15 or more
petechiae indicate...
-
coagulation disorders, or
other causes. They
measure 3–10 mm,
whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm, and
ecchymoses greater than 1 cm.
Purpura is common...
-
characteristic features are:
respiratory distress,
neurological features, and skin
petechiae.
Respiratory distress (present in 75% of the cases) can vary from mild...
-
Individual purpura measure 3–10 mm (0.3–1 cm, 3⁄32-3⁄8 in),
whereas petechiae measure less than 3 mm. A non-blanching rash can be a
symptom of bacterial...
-
Perianal hematoma (****)
Subungual hematoma (nail)
Rectus sheath hematoma Petechiae –
small pinpoint hematomas less than 3 mm in
diameter Purpura (purple)...
-
Black heel and palm
Other names Calcaneal petechiae,
Chromidrose plantaire, Post-traumatic
punctate intraepidermal hemorrhage,
Tache noir, and
Talon noir...
